Project Engineer – NGL / Brownfield Projects
Location: Calgary, AB
Term: 1-year contract, likely to extend to ~2 years, with potential for further extension.
We're seeking a Project Engineer to join the project development team supporting an upcoming NGL Project. This role requires a strong technical engineering background, hands-on field experience, and the ability to manage brownfield project environments with minimal support infrastructure.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
- Manage small to mid-size brownfield projects (approx.
$5–20MM
) from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with technical, safety, regulatory, cost, and schedule expectations.
- Lead debottlenecking assessments and develop engineering solutions to optimize facility performance.
- Support project development activities for the NGL Project, contributing to key deliverables required for internal approval.
- Perform both
technical and administrative
project engineering duties, with a strong emphasis on technical problem-solving.
- Work independently in a lean project environment requiring the Project Engineer to wear multiple hats.
- Identify project risks proactively and coordinate resolution efforts with engineering houses or contractors.
- Provide detailed engineering input and oversee development of engineering deliverables across disciplines.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, engineering service providers, and internal project stakeholders.
- Conduct site visits within Alberta to gather field data, validate design assumptions, and support construction readiness.
- Ensure all project activities align with corporate requirements and industry best practices.
- Adapt to evolving project requirements by contributing across technical, administrative, planning, and scheduling domains within a streamlined project team.
Experience & Qualifications
7+ years
of engineering experience in Oil & Gas facilities, including significant
brownfield and field-based exposure
.
- Project engineering experience supporting multi?discipline facility projects.
- Hands-on experience with
debottlenecking
, retrofit design, and resolving field-level technical challenges.
P.Eng. designation with APEGA
.
- Proven ability to operate in a lean team environment, managing both technical and project coordination responsibilities without dedicated scheduling or planning support.
- Experience interfacing with engineering contractors and vendors to drive solutions and maintain project momentum.
- Competency in piping design or electrical systems engineering considered an asset.
- Experience with Primavera (P6) or MS Project are an asset